Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions, Collingwood

Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions

Site: Collingwood

Record #: CWD1745

Last Modified: 16 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Works to better educate the general public on the issues of mental health, to develop local support groups and to advocate on behalf of all consumer/survivors

Open in the morning if an individual is having a bad day or just wants to hang out.

SPS: A peer support and self-help group for people who have or are living with mental health and addiction issues including substance and alcohol abuse

PSP (People Supporting People): A group of trained individuals who provide education to persons dealing with day-to-day issues and in developing a sense of personal well-being.

Services include:

resource center for people who have or are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues
support to those disadvantaged due to mental illness and/or addiction
emotional support
encouragement support through self help
promotion of self worth

Has resources including:

community supports
resource library and computer access

Programs include:

Peer Support Groups, SPS, PSP, Voices United (VU)
various social groups and activities including Monday Social club
depression group
cognitive behavior therapy
Concurrent disorder group
check in group (positive group) open to anyone who suffers from mental illness and/or addiction

Donations accepted by cash, cheque (made to Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions) or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RZGE5722LWJPN&fbclid=IwAR3KPunmciyvZBvuoxYO6hW2-JLmKOQZ1hoCa3TJiKjuziV1lP7ClnK5PRQ

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
Areas Served	Blue Mountains ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Must be a consumer/survivor of mental health and/or addiction 16 year(s) and up Residency Requirements: Ontario Health atHome North Simcoe Muskoka area
Application	Call for more information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Collingwood
Address & Map	100 Pretty River Parkway N Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 4X2
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible, call ahead as the elevator is locked

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-444-1844
Fax	705-444-4782
E-Mail	Shawna@mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Website	https://mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe-Peer-Support-for-Mental-Health-and-Addictions-1657113271187009/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoe_peer_support/
Primary Contact	Shawna Johnson, Executive Director
Alternate Contact	Dawn Davidson, Program coordinator; Email: dawn@mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Mailing Address	100 Pretty River Parkway N Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 4X2